Dave_Major
Silver Member
Hey gang,
I'm running a 'Session Drummer Day' for budding drummers looking to work in a studio and get experience/tips etc.
I'm currently writing up the workbook for it and am going to include a section on session drummers.
I know there are thousands of guys who do great work but I wanted to focus on 3 and give a short bio, discography and WHY they are so great at what they do.
I'm going to do
Steve Gadd - The original session drummer. Played everything WELL and always as himself.
Vinnie Coliauta - To me the musical chameleon. Can play everything REALLY WELL and does it with such grace. Also the reading thing is something I want to discuss with him.
For the final one I am not sure
I was thinking of Jeff Porcaro for his feel (1 hand 16ths and shuffle) Or maybe Bernard Purdie???
Who do you think I should cover?
Any input would be helpful
Dave
I'm running a 'Session Drummer Day' for budding drummers looking to work in a studio and get experience/tips etc.
I'm currently writing up the workbook for it and am going to include a section on session drummers.
I know there are thousands of guys who do great work but I wanted to focus on 3 and give a short bio, discography and WHY they are so great at what they do.
I'm going to do
Steve Gadd - The original session drummer. Played everything WELL and always as himself.
Vinnie Coliauta - To me the musical chameleon. Can play everything REALLY WELL and does it with such grace. Also the reading thing is something I want to discuss with him.
For the final one I am not sure
I was thinking of Jeff Porcaro for his feel (1 hand 16ths and shuffle) Or maybe Bernard Purdie???
Who do you think I should cover?
Any input would be helpful
Dave